High performers are taught to keep score: more tasks, more wins, more doing. But what if better leadership, and a better life, starts with being? In this conversation, Ben is joined by Tom Feegel (CEO & co-founder of BEOND) to unpack the shift from “human doing” to “human being” and how that mindset transforms executives, teams, and clinical care.
They explore practical ways leaders can model presence and vulnerability without sacrificing excellence; why “science, but not more than compassion” guides BEOND’s care model; and how simple daily rituals (like a 10-minute gratitude meditation) create trust, connection, and durable performance. Tom also shares how psychedelic-assisted therapy with ibogaine is used in a clinically rigorous setting to support healing and growth—and what leaders can learn from that approach even outside healthcare.
In this episode:
Human Doing → Human Being: redefining success beyond scorekeeping
Confidence, fear, and the permission to be vulnerable as an executive
Rituals that anchor culture: meditation, gratitude, and shared storytelling
“Science—but not more than compassion”: data, protocols, and humanity working together
Ben’s “tree-hugging break,” flow states, and finding meaning in the work
A simple relationship challenge: swap phones at dinner to be fully present
Note: This episode discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy in a professional, medically supervised context. It is not medical advice.
Find out more at: https://beondibogaine.com/
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High performers are taught to keep score: more tasks, more wins, more doing. But what if better leadership, and a better life, starts with being? In this conversation, Ben is joined by Tom Feegel (CEO & co-founder of BEOND) to unpack the shift from “human doing” to “human being” and how that mindset transforms executives, teams, and clinical care.
They explore practical ways leaders can model presence and vulnerability without sacrificing excellence; why “science, but not more than compassion” guides BEOND’s care model; and how simple daily rituals (like a 10-minute gratitude meditation) create trust, connection, and durable performance. Tom also shares how psychedelic-assisted therapy with ibogaine is used in a clinically rigorous setting to support healing and growth—and what leaders can learn from that approach even outside healthcare.
In this episode:
Human Doing → Human Being: redefining success beyond scorekeeping
Confidence, fear, and the permission to be vulnerable as an executive
Rituals that anchor culture: meditation, gratitude, and shared storytelling
“Science—but not more than compassion”: data, protocols, and humanity working together
Ben’s “tree-hugging break,” flow states, and finding meaning in the work
A simple relationship challenge: swap phones at dinner to be fully present
Note: This episode discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy in a professional, medically supervised context. It is not medical advice.
Find out more at: https://beondibogaine.com/
Bryan Myers is the President & Chief Executive Officer for [solidcore] and is an active [solidcore] Coach. In his role as CEO, Bryan is responsible for all aspects of delivering business performance, including [solidcore]’s national footprint growth and building a strong, inclusive community of clients and employees.
Prior to joining the [solidcore] team in 2018, Bryan was a member of the leadership team of sweetgreen, the national leader in the healthy fast casual category. He joined sweetgreen in 2014 and, over the course of 4 years, wore many hats as he helped the company grow from a regional chain of 20 restaurants to almost 100 locations nationally. Bryan began his career as a consultant for The Boston Consulting Group, providing strategic advice on topics of growth, organizational design, and operational transformation.
When Bryan isn’t sweating it out under the blue lights, you can find him immersed in the performing arts and attending shows at the many, amazing performance venues in the DC area. Bryan is also passionate about finding ways to give back to the community and serves in several advisory and mentorship capacities – with a particular focus on traditionally marginalized communities.
In 2023, Bryan was recognized as an EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Award Winner. He has also been nominated for and won several awards from the Washington Business Journal, including the Growth Award as a part of its CEO of the Year celebration in 2023. Bryan has also been featured as a speaker at national events, on podcasts, on television, and was featured in the March 2023 issue of Essence Magazine.
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The Executive Podcast
High performers are taught to keep score: more tasks, more wins, more doing. But what if better leadership, and a better life, starts with being? In this conversation, Ben is joined by Tom Feegel (CEO & co-founder of BEOND) to unpack the shift from “human doing” to “human being” and how that mindset transforms executives, teams, and clinical care.
They explore practical ways leaders can model presence and vulnerability without sacrificing excellence; why “science, but not more than compassion” guides BEOND’s care model; and how simple daily rituals (like a 10-minute gratitude meditation) create trust, connection, and durable performance. Tom also shares how psychedelic-assisted therapy with ibogaine is used in a clinically rigorous setting to support healing and growth—and what leaders can learn from that approach even outside healthcare.
In this episode:
Human Doing → Human Being: redefining success beyond scorekeeping
Confidence, fear, and the permission to be vulnerable as an executive
Rituals that anchor culture: meditation, gratitude, and shared storytelling
“Science—but not more than compassion”: data, protocols, and humanity working together
Ben’s “tree-hugging break,” flow states, and finding meaning in the work
A simple relationship challenge: swap phones at dinner to be fully present
Note: This episode discusses psychedelic-assisted therapy in a professional, medically supervised context. It is not medical advice.
Find out more at: https://beondibogaine.com/
